How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Indigenous Tracking Set encourages children to engage in play-based learning by exploring the cultural significance of animal tracking. Through hands-on experiences, children can investigate the history and skills of Indigenous peoples, fostering curiosity and inquiry about their environment and cultural heritage.
Promoting connection with the natural world
This tracking set allows children to connect with the natural world by learning about local wildlife and the traditional practices of Indigenous communities. As children use the stamps to create tracks and patterns, they develop an appreciation for the environment and the relationships between animals and their habitats.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world.
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners.
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators.
Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas
Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up a cultural corner where children can explore the Indigenous Tracking Set alongside books and resources about Indigenous cultures, promoting discussion and learning.
Create a nature display using the tracking stamps to illustrate local animal tracks, encouraging children to identify and discuss the animals represented.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to use the stamps to create their own tracking stories, integrating language and storytelling as they describe the journeys of different animals.
Organise a tracking adventure where children use the stamps to mark their paths in a designated outdoor area, fostering exploration and physical engagement with the environment.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce a sensory bin filled with natural materials and animal figurines, inviting children to use the tracking stamps to create tracks and explore the connections between animals and their habitats.
Provide a large sheet of paper for children to collaboratively create a mural of animal tracks, encouraging teamwork and creative expression while discussing Indigenous perspectives on nature.
